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Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to mathematical concepts, statistics, and actuarial science and to the application of original and standardized mathematical techniques in solving specific problems and situations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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Median pay

$79,350
Median annual pay for Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

2.3%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

4,400
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

58,900
Estimated U.S. employment for Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

+1,300
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
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Entry preparation

Doctoral or professional degree
Typical education needed to enter Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary.
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Mathematics
  2. 2Speaking
  3. 3Active Listening
  4. 4Reading Comprehension
  5. 5Critical Thinking
  6. 6Learning Strategies

Knowledge areas

  1. 1Mathematics
  2. 2Education and Training
  3. 3English Language
  4. 4Computers and Electronics
  5. 5Customer and Personal Service
  6. 6Administration and Management

Abilities

  1. 1Mathematical Reasoning
  2. 2Number Facility
  3. 3Oral Expression
  4. 4Deductive Reasoning
  5. 5Oral Comprehension
  6. 6Written Comprehension

Career interests

  1. 1Social
  2. 2Investigative
  3. 3Conventional
  4. 4Artistic
  5. 5Realistic
  6. 6Enterprising

Work styles

  1. 1Intellectual Curiosity
  2. 2Dependability
  3. 3Attention to Detail
  4. 4Achievement Orientation
  5. 5Social Orientation
  6. 6Integrity

Work activities

  1. 1Training and Teaching Others
  2. 2Getting Information
  3. 3Working with Computers
  4. 4Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  5. 5Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  6. 6Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Work context

  1. 1E-Mail
  2. 2Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  3. 3Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
  4. 4Public Speaking
  5. 5Freedom to Make Decisions
  6. 6Contact With Others

Representative tasks

  • Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as linear algebra, differential equations, and discrete mathematics.
  • Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
  • Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
  • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

Software and tools

Learning management system LMS · in demandSAS · hot technologyMicrosoft Word · hot technologyMicrosoft Visual Basic for Applications VBA · hot technologyMicrosoft Visual Basic · hot technologyMicrosoft PowerPoint · hot technologyMicrosoft Outlook · hot technologyGoogle Docs · hot technologyMicrosoft Office software · hot technologyMicrosoft Excel · hot technologyStructured query language SQL · hot technologyMicrosoft Access · hot technology

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